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This is a group for young international students, travellers and locals between 18-35 that want to connect with fun people and get the most out of Melbourne. If you're looking to meet new people, this is a group not to miss!

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  • [FREE]Language exchange! Make friends & practice English๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    [FREE]Language exchange! Make friends & practice English๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, VI, AU

    ๐Ÿ“ฃIMPORTANT๐Ÿ“ฃ: registrations are required for free attendance! Attendees that have not registered will be charged $10 to enter. For FREE entry, please register below:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/yowfnp

    Overview:
    Every week, over 150 people from 23+ countries meet at out language exchange to practice a new language and make new friends over a beer.๐Ÿป

    The first thing you will notice when you go to New To Melbourne is the great community atmosphere; people in our group are friendly and helpful and always welcoming of new group members. I hope you can bring a friend and join us for some language practice :-)

    Our language exchange is free and runs every We3ednesday night, there's cheap food & drinks if you arrive at 6pm and want some dinner ;-)๐Ÿป๐ŸŸ

    If you want to attend:

    Event cost: FREE! (but: you must register for free entry):

    Non-registering attendees are required to pay $10 to join the event.

    First Time? / What is a language exchange?
    If you've never been to a language exchange (many people haven't) we wrote an article for first timers (based on our 8+ years of running language exchanges). It's a comprehensive article and well worth reading:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/4k7xwh

    ===== EVENT FORMAT =====

    When you arrive, you receive a badge with your native language and the languages you would like to learn. Place them on your chest with your native language on the right and other languages you are learning on the left. Then go meet people and exchange languages!

    What to bring: Pen and Paper and good vibes!

    Age Group: 18+

    ===== FREE BEER AND PIZZA FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! =====

    We're looking for friendly volunteers who want to help out and welcome newcomers to the group. We provide free beer/drinks and food (pizza wedges etc) and a friendly team of other volunteers to hang out with. If it's your first time at the event, you're welcome to applt - our volunteers are often newcomers too :-)

    To find out more about volunteering at our language exchange, please see the link below:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/c7am95

    ===== BRING TWO FRIENDS, GET A FREE DRINK! ๐Ÿป =====

    Bring two friends who are new to the Language Exchange. Once they've both come along, your next drink is free. Apply for your referral link here:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/t0iped

    ===== Group Rules =====

    We pride ourselves on running events where people feel safe and open to making new friends. To protect our group members, we have several rules in place:

    1. This is not a dating group, please do not ask for people's numbers / socials. Contact them via the meetup.com private chat if you want to get in touch.

    2. Please do not advertise other groups / events / tours on this page or to this groups attendees during / after events.

    3. Please do not advertise products and services (e.g. MLM / mentorship). Please do not ask our attendees to complete surveys.

    4. Please do not add people to wechat / whatsapp groups.

    By join our group or attending our events, you agree to these rules. If you attend an event and someone is breaking these rules, you can speak to the host if you wish.

    ===== MENU๐Ÿ” =====

    The management gave us a special menu with some cheap eats :-)๐ŸŸ This section will be updated soon.

    ===== NEW TO MELBOURNE! =====

    This event is run by New to Melbourne! We run fun and affordable event for people mostly between 18-35 including: international students, backpackers and even some locals :-)

    To get notifications about upcoming events, click please visit our site here:

    https://www.NewToMelbourne.org

    You can also follow us here:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewToMelb

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newtomelbourne

    Seeyou soon! :-)

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  • FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

    FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

    Ms Collins, 425 collins St, Melbourne, AU

    IMPORTANT: Registration required!

    Registration for free the free class is required! Without a registration, it's $20 per person. To register, please use the link below:

    Register here:
    https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro
    Overview:

    Join us for Tromba Latin Fiesta at Ms Collins, one of Melbourne's most popular weekly Latin dance nights.

    Everyone is welcome โ€” whether you're completely new to Latin dancing or an experienced dancer. No partner is required, and the atmosphere is friendly, social, and beginner-friendly - it's also a great way to met new people.

    Enjoy an exciting night of Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Latin party music in the heart of Melbourne CBD.
    FREE Dance Classes!:

    All dance classes are FREE (if you have regsitered).

    Class Schedule:

    ๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM โ€“ FREE Beginner Bachata Class

    ๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM โ€“ FREE Intermediate Cuban Salsa Class

    ๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 PM โ€“ FREE Beginner Salsa Class

    ๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 PM โ€“ FREE Intermediate Bachata Class

    After the classes, stay for social dancing and meet new people while enjoying Latin music throughout the night.

    โฐ Classes start from: 8:00 PM
    ๐Ÿ’ƒ Social dancing: After classes until late
    What to Expect

    โ€ข Friendly and welcoming community
    โ€ข Beginner-friendly environment
    โ€ข No partner needed
    โ€ข Multiple dance styles and music throughout the night
    โ€ข Great way to meet new people and experience Melbourne's Latin dance scene
    Dress Code:

    Smart casual.

    You will be refused entry if wearing:
    โ€ข Gym wear
    โ€ข Singlets
    โ€ข Thongs
    โ€ข Athletic clothing

    Valid photo ID is required for entry.
    Registration:

    Registration is required for first-time attendees in order to get get a free class:
    https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro

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  • Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

    Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

    Carlton Gardens, melbourne, AU

    IMPORTANT!: Registration required!
    Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below:

    https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/rzzaua

    Overview:

    We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together.

    First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi!

    Training type:

    Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social.

    Free stuff for members!
    We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events.

    Exact location:
    The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand.

    Training format / structure:
    1: Easy 800m warm-up lap
    2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min)
    3: Main workout โ€” this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals)

    Length:
    The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking.

    Register for you first attendance:
    First timers are required to register:
    https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/rzzaua

    See you there!

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    62 attendees
  • [FREE]Language exchange! Make friends & practice English๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    [FREE]Language exchange! Make friends & practice English๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, VI, AU

    ๐Ÿ“ฃIMPORTANT๐Ÿ“ฃ: registrations are required for free attendance! Attendees that have not registered will be charged $10 to enter. For FREE entry, please register below:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/qmuvn7

    Overview:
    Every week, over 150 people from 23+ countries meet at out language exchange to practice a new language and make new friends over a beer.๐Ÿป

    The first thing you will notice when you go to New To Melbourne is the great community atmosphere; people in our group are friendly and helpful and always welcoming of new group members. I hope you can bring a friend and join us for some language practice :-)

    Our language exchange is free and runs every We3ednesday night, there's cheap food & drinks if you arrive at 6pm and want some dinner ;-)๐Ÿป๐ŸŸ

    If you want to attend:

    Event cost: FREE! (but: you must register for free entry):

    Non-registering attendees are required to pay $10 to join the event.

    First Time? / What is a language exchange?
    If you've never been to a language exchange (many people haven't) we wrote an article for first timers (based on our 8+ years of running language exchanges). It's a comprehensive article and well worth reading:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/4k7xwh

    ===== EVENT FORMAT =====

    When you arrive, you receive a badge with your native language and the languages you would like to learn. Place them on your chest with your native language on the right and other languages you are learning on the left. Then go meet people and exchange languages!

    What to bring: Pen and Paper and good vibes!

    Age Group: 18+

    ===== FREE BEER AND PIZZA FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! =====

    We're looking for friendly volunteers who want to help out and welcome newcomers to the group. We provide free beer/drinks and food (pizza wedges etc) and a friendly team of other volunteers to hang out with. If it's your first time at the event, you're welcome to applt - our volunteers are often newcomers too :-)

    To find out more about volunteering at our language exchange, please see the link below:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/c7am95

    ===== BRING TWO FRIENDS, GET A FREE DRINK! ๐Ÿป =====

    Bring two friends who are new to the Language Exchange. Once they've both come along, your next drink is free. Apply for your referral link here:

    https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/t0iped

    ===== Group Rules =====

    We pride ourselves on running events where people feel safe and open to making new friends. To protect our group members, we have several rules in place:

    1. This is not a dating group, please do not ask for people's numbers / socials. Contact them via the meetup.com private chat if you want to get in touch.

    2. Please do not advertise other groups / events / tours on this page or to this groups attendees during / after events.

    3. Please do not advertise products and services (e.g. MLM / mentorship). Please do not ask our attendees to complete surveys.

    4. Please do not add people to wechat / whatsapp groups.

    By join our group or attending our events, you agree to these rules. If you attend an event and someone is breaking these rules, you can speak to the host if you wish.

    ===== MENU๐Ÿ” =====

    The management gave us a special menu with some cheap eats :-)๐ŸŸ This section will be updated soon.

    ===== NEW TO MELBOURNE! =====

    This event is run by New to Melbourne! We run fun and affordable event for people mostly between 18-35 including: international students, backpackers and even some locals :-)

    To get notifications about upcoming events, click please visit our site here:

    https://www.NewToMelbourne.org

    You can also follow us here:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewToMelb

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newtomelbourne

    Seeyou soon! :-)

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